Earth Day

Molly Aloian (author)

Description

Plant a tree and walk to workits Earth Day! An annual celebration of awareness, Earth Day is designed to encourage people to take part in the preservation of their environment. Come inside Earth Day to learn the history of the event, the celebrations, and how you can get involved. Young readers will enjoy this inviting look into the world of environmental consciousness.

Reading Level

Lexile

720L

Fountas Pinnell Guided Reading

Q

ATOS

4.6

DRA

40

Categories

Genre

Holidays & Festivals
Social Issues

Interest Age

Ages 3-5
Ages 6-8

Subject

Social Studies

Language

English (US)

Fiction/Non-Fiction

Non-Fiction

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